One of the most popular accents on a bikini is a ring. Rings are used to hold the two triangles on the top together, and also can be used to link the front and back of the bottoms together at the sides of the suit. Some designers use metallic rings, others use acrylic or other materials depending on what is fashionable at the time.
This season’s popular ring bikinis come in a variety of styles – from the traditional triangle to the more unique bandeau bikini, many options exist for the fashionable lady headed to the beaches this season. Ring bikinis by popular designers range from the understated, such as the banded halter by Shoshanna to the larger than life, like the rings used in Vitamin A’s Mod Dot ring bikini. Other popular designers with ring bikinis include Marc Jacobs, Melissa Odabash, Vix, La Blanca and Gottex.
Some ring bikinis are made from ordinary materials, others are a bit more exotic. For example, Shoshanna have some crocheted ring bikinis on offer. Also, on some bikinis, the ring serves more as a decorative item than a functional part of the suit – La Blanca’s Bandeau Ring Bikini, for example, has a wooden ring at the centre of the halter neck bikini top – certainly draws the eyes to the bustline, but doesn’t do a great deal more.
Buying a ring bikini online is easy – as long as you’ve visited a couple shops to figure out which size and style suits you best before you try to buy. When buying your ring bikini from an online shop, aim to choose a vendor with good reviews and a flexible return policy. Also, where expensive designer names are concerned, it’s always best to buy from retailers who are willing to guarantee the authenticity of the merchandise they’re selling.
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